Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
As part of its commitment to establish the $20 million Australian Biofuels Research Institute, the Federal budget has provided $5 million for a foundation project at James Cook University in Townsville.
James Cook University, which has research expertise in algae production, has begun developing its proposal for the foundation project.
The Government has also announced the appointment of an Establishment Council to advise on setting up the Institute and to oversee the development of a Biofuels Economics Study.
Science promotion programs amalgamated
A new program, Inspiring Australia, has been established to encourage Australians to pursue science and research in their careers, with amalgamated funding of $21 million over three years.
Square Kilometre Array bid funded
Australia’s bid to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in partnership with New Zealand has been awarded $40.2 million over four years.
CSIRO funding steady
CSIRO has been allocated $3 billion in a new new Quadrennial Funding Agreement that will operate over the four years from 2011.
Science budget boosted
The Federal budget has provided a record $9.3 billion for science and research across all portfolios, up from $8.9 billion last year.
NFF calls for rural R&D funding commitment
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has urged the Government to reinforce its commitment to rural research and development funding.
Tasmanian ICT Centre allocated $50 million
CSIRO, industry and the Federal and Tasmanian Governments have announced additional joint funding of $50 million for Tasmania’s peak information communications technology research body, the Tasmanian ICT Centre (TasICTC).
$10.7 million China-Australia collaboration
A $10.7 million collaborative research project to improve the energy efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells is the subject of an agreement between between the Australian National University and Chinese solar energy company Trina Solar.
ANU launches new innovation push
The Australian National University has launched a new $3 million Discovery Translational Fund (DTF) to assist innovation, research and knowledge transfer.
Victoria boosts funding for low emission energy technology innovation
The Victorian Coalition Government has increased funding for the Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETIS) by $41 million in its 2011-12 budget, announced on Tuesday.
Victorian Government sets up innovation advisory bodies
The Victorian Government has announced plans for four new agencies to advise on science, technology and sustainability, with funding totalling $7.9 million provided in the 2011-12 budget.
CSIRO staff to vote on Enterprise Agreement
CSIRO and the CSIRO Staff Association are nearing agreement on the new Enterprise Agreement, following months of negotiations and stop work meetings.
Alliance for Supply Chain Innovation launched
Australia’s first supply chain innovation body has been formally launched in Sydney.
ERA program labelled clumsy and bureaucratic
Australia’s failure to capture impact in the recent Excellence for Research program and its complex methodology has “culminated in little or no worthwhile information improvements,” according to a visiting research expert.
Call for special research student visas
The Australian Academy of Science has called for overseas science research students to be given access to special fast-tracked visas for postgraduate study at Australian universities.
Flinders University appoints new research leader
Flinders University has appointed Professor Jeri Kroll to the new position of Dean of Graduate Research.
Advisory Board appointed to climate change research facility
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) has announced the appointment of an NCCARF Advisory Board to guide the facility through its operational phase from 2011-2013.
NICTA technology recognised in top ten
Formal code verification technology developed at National ICT Australia (NICTA) has been included in MIT Technology Review’s 2011 TR10, an annual list of the world’s ten most important emerging technologies.
Applications open for Northern Territory Research and Innovation Grants Program
Your project or idea may be eligible for a Research and Innovation Grant. Any project that demonstrates a benefit to the Northern Territory and supports Northern Territory research priorities will be considered.
Scientists continue campaign against NHMRC budget cuts
Scientists are continuing to campaign against feared cuts to the National Health and Medical Research Council funding in next month's federal budget, amid hopes that the Federal Government may have decided against the $400 million cut.
New Director for CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship
CSIRO has appointed a new director from within the organisation for its Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship.